What to Bring

- Clothing: Costa Rica is a very informal and casual country. Formal attire is only used in the city of San Jose and on very special occasions (Weddings, birthdays, anniversaries)

- We recommend to bring a sweater for the highland areas, and light loose fitting shirts, pants or jeans, and shorts for the lowland areas

- For the beach areas please don't forget to bring a hat or cap, sunscreen, and sun glasses

- For the rainforest and the National Parks we recommend hiking boots, a small backpack, water bottle, pocket knife, flashlight, insect repellent, rainwear, and a pair of binoculars to observe animals.

Description

Short but sweet, this mini-vacation in Costa Rica will lead you from San José, across the highest point on the Pan American Highway, down from the cool mountains to the tropical village of Dominical on the Pacific Coast where you will reside in bungalows nestled within a forest. The journey will continue through the highlands near Poas Volcano and on to La Fortuna, the staging area for the Arenal Volcano. A ride back to San José will complete this adventure.

Itinerary

Day 1
Meet and greet at the airport and transfer to hotel for your first night.

Overnight at Studio Hotel standard room.(B)

Day 2
Early in the morning, transfer to our office to pick up your bike. Ride south the Panamerican Highway crossing the “hill of death” into Dominical Beach on the South Pacific Coast.

Located south of Manuel Antonio this area has become in the last couple of years, a favorite stop for many tourists. In here you will find miles of unspoiled lonely beaches, beautiful bays along the coast, and the tiny village of Dominical which offers various cozy restaurants and “sodas” (local food). For surfing, fishing, and diving, you will be at the right place!

Overnight at Hotel Villas Rio Mar superior room (B)

Day 3
Today will be a long ride, start early riding via Manuel Antonio National Park to the Poas Volcano Lodge, alongside the active Poas Volcano National Park.Note: the Manuel Antonio National Park is closed on Mondays.

Poás National Park protects an epiphyte-laden cloud forest and elfin (small tree) forest, a blue crater lake (Laguna Botos) and the volcano´s active crater which is nearly 1 mile long and 1,000 ft deep (one of the largest active craters in the world). If you visit the park early in the morning or on a sunny day, you might be able to watch the stunning green turquoise crater and its smoky fumaroles. You can also walk to Laguna Botos, through a trail that crosses a forest of dwarf trees.

Overnight at Poas Volcano Lodge garden room (B)

Day 4
Early morning visit to Poas Volcano, continue your ride to La Fortuna Town, at the base of the world famous Arenal Volcano.

Arenal’s perfectly symmetrical shape makes it a sightseer’s dream, while its abundance of outdoor activities makes it an easy place to check things off your “must-do in Costa Rica” list. So visit one of the nicest volcanoes in Costa Rica, cloud forests, a lake world-famous for windsurfing and an incredibly diverse population of wildlife is just part of what you will find in this amazing area of Costa Rica.

Overnight at Volcano Lodge & Gardens superior room (B)

Day 5
Ride back to San José on the route of your choice (through Guanacaste, San Ramon, or Zarcero).